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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1950
Page
21
Barney Loftsguard found a missing pig in his Richland Montana yard after stepping in deep snow. The pig was thin but expected to recover. In a separate note, a tree retains more winter moisture since leaf loss reduces evaporation.
Janet Johnston, one of 12 state winners in the 1950 American Legion Essay Contest, will join the group on an all expense trip to Washington, D C. The itinerary runs April 20 to April 28, including stops at Cumberland Maryland Charlottesville Virginia Williamsburg Jamestown Island Old Point Comfort and a Baltimore stop before arriving in Washington. Accompanying officials include Ohio Department commander Juce Henderson Mrs Henderson Mrs Carl Oyler and others.
Alhambra California officials led a parade showcasing fire trucks ambulances paving equipment and water pumpers. A five minute delay occurred when rain caused a street crack and a paving department truck became stuck in asphalt delaying the procession.
In the 1950 Ohio American Legion Essay Contest over 100000 Ohio students entered essays. Janet Johnston’s piece titled The American Way How May We Improve It was judged among the 12 best in the state. The essay argues for faith, freedoms, responsibility, and vigilance against Communism while urging teachers and leaders to defend and improve the American system.
E N Cohn, chair of the Middletown Retail Merchants Association egg hunt committee, says preparations are complete for the Easter event on April 9 at Armco Park pending good weather. Thousands of children expect prizes from 25 cents to five dollars, with a golden egg and premium eggs bearing local merchants as sponsors. Police will assist with traffic and safety. Salvation Army volunteers cook and color 200 dozen eggs for the hunt. The report notes last year’s postponement due to snow and rain. Oil and gas lease income to the U S Government from public lands is about 31 million dollars a year.
Prisoner Henry H. Fox Jr. received a note from a jailed inmate expressing sympathy over hospitalization. The item mentions the historical renaming of Great Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City in 1868.
A 24 hour general strike shut Punta Arenas Chile with workers leaving their jobs in sympathy with 11000 Ovejeros Magallanes meat packing house workers seeking higher wages. No newspapers issued and all entertainment venues closed.
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